Best of Mahmoud Abbas

Best of Mahmoud Abbas

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (L, seated front row) and the delegation celebrate after the United Nations General Assembly voted to approve a resolution to upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority to a nonmember observer state November 29, 2012 at UN headquarters in New York. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (L, seated front row) and the delegation celebrate after the United Nations General Assembly voted to approve a resolution to upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority to a nonmember observer state November 29, 2012 at UN headquarters in New York. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA

In this handout photo provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) hold a meeting on April 13, 2015 in Moscow, Russia.

In this handout photo provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) hold a meeting on April 13, 2015 in Moscow, Russia.

Palestinian President Abbas meets with PLO members in Ramallah

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends an extraordinary meeting with the members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) after the death of Palestinian official Ziad Abu Ein, died due to the tear gas which was fired by Israeli police during a demonstration, in Ramallah, West Bank on December 10, 2014.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends an extraordinary meeting with the members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) after the death of Palestinian official Ziad Abu Ein, died due to the tear gas which was fired by Israeli police during a demonstration, in Ramallah, West Bank on December 10, 2014.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Visits China

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and China's President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 6, 2013 in Beijing, China. Abbas is visiting China from May 5 to 7.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and China's President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 6, 2013 in Beijing, China. Abbas is visiting China from May 5 to 7.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Visits China

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People on May 6, 2013 in Beijing, China. Abbas is visiting China from May 5 to 7.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People on May 6, 2013 in Beijing, China. Abbas is visiting China from May 5 to 7.

Gordon Brown Meets With Palestinian President In London

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.

Pope Francis Meets Israeli President Shimon Peres, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas And Patriarch Bartholomaios I To Pray For Peace

Franco Origlia

Pope Francis (R) meets Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for a peace invocation prayer at the Vatican Gardens on June 8, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis invited Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the encounter on May 25th during his visit to the Holy Land.

Pope Francis (R) meets Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for a peace invocation prayer at the Vatican Gardens on June 8, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis invited Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the encounter on May 25th during his visit to the Holy Land.

Secretary Of State John Kerry Holds Meetings With World Political Leaders During UN General Assembly In New York

Mario Tama

Secretary of State John Kerry (L) gestures at the start of a bilateral meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Diplomats from around the world have descended on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly.

Secretary of State John Kerry (L) gestures at the start of a bilateral meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on September 24, 2013 in New York City. Diplomats from around the world have descended on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly.

Pope Francis Meets Palestinian President Abu Mazen

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Pope Francis meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also known as Abu Mazen during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on May 16, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican on Wednesday officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized just days before the Catholic Church is set to declare two 19th century Palestinian nuns as saints.

Pope Francis meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also known as Abu Mazen during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on May 16, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican on Wednesday officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized just days before the Catholic Church is set to declare two 19th century Palestinian nuns as saints.

German Foreign Minister Steinmeier Visits Middle East

Michael Gottschalk

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L) meets the president of the palestinian authorities, Mahmoud Abbas, on July 15, 2014 in Ramallah, Palestinian Terretories. Steinmeier travels to Jordan, Israel and Palestinian Territories to discuss the current situation in Israel and Gaza.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L) meets the president of the palestinian authorities, Mahmoud Abbas, on July 15, 2014 in Ramallah, Palestinian Terretories. Steinmeier travels to Jordan, Israel and Palestinian Territories to discuss the current situation in Israel and Gaza.

Pope Francis Visit To The Holy Land - Day One

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) attends an open-air mass lead by Pope Francis in the Manger Square on May 25, 2014. Pope Francis addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as 'unacceptable' and urged both sides to find courage in seeking a peaceful solution.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (C) attends an open-air mass lead by Pope Francis in the Manger Square on May 25, 2014. Pope Francis addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as 'unacceptable' and urged both sides to find courage in seeking a peaceful solution.

Obama Meets With Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas At White House

Alex Wong

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House March 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama met with President Abbas to discuss the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House March 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama met with President Abbas to discuss the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Obama Meets With Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas At White House

Alex Wong

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) in the Oval Office of the White House March 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama met with President Abbas to discuss the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) in the Oval Office of the White House March 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama met with President Abbas to discuss the progress in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Leaders Gather In Sharm El-Sheikh For Second Round Of Mid-East Peace Talks

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In this handout image supplied by the Office of the Palestinian President, President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a meeting as leaders gather for the second round of Israeli/Palestinian peace talks, on September 14, 2010 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Israeli settlements are high on the agenda of negotiations as Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas hold talks mediated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

In this handout image supplied by the Office of the Palestinian President, President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a meeting as leaders gather for the second round of Israeli/Palestinian peace talks, on September 14, 2010 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Israeli settlements are high on the agenda of negotiations as Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas hold talks mediated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.